{"id":3,"date":"2026-09-13T15:31:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T15:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thriftexport.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-09-24T01:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:24:26","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thriftexport.com\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last Updated: September 24, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thrift Export (\u201cThrift Export,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit <strong>ThriftExport.com<\/strong>, create an account, contact us, place an order, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with our website and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thrift Export supplies vintage and secondhand clothing from India to customers, resellers, thrift stores, retailers, and other businesses in India and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on how you use ThriftExport.com, we may collect information including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal and Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business or company name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone or WhatsApp number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billing address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country and postal\/ZIP code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Order Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Products purchased<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returns, refunds, claims, and related communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For wholesale orders, we may also collect information reasonably required to process business transactions, exports, customs documentation, or invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Payment Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. Depending on the payment method selected, the payment provider may collect card, bank, wallet, or other payment information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We generally do not directly store complete payment card details when payments are processed through an external payment gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technical Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device type<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referring website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximate geographic location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and time of visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website interaction and performance information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This information may be collected through cookies, analytics services, server logs, and similar technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use personal information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Process and fulfil orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange domestic and international shipping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide order confirmations and tracking information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate regarding purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to questions and support requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process returns, refunds, exchanges, or claims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare invoices and commercial documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete export, courier, customs, or delivery requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify transactions and reduce fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain customer accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our products, website, and customer experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain website security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure website performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send marketing communications where permitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comply with tax, accounting, legal, and regulatory obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell personal information as a business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. International Orders and Shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thrift Export serves customers internationally. When you place an international order, some personal information may need to be provided to third parties involved in delivering and clearing your shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Courier and logistics companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postal services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freight providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customs authorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customs brokers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export and import agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warehousing or fulfilment providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government authorities where legally required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information such as your name, business name, address, telephone number, order contents, quantity, value, and other shipment information may be included on shipping or customs documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such disclosures are made where reasonably necessary to process and deliver your order or satisfy applicable import\/export requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Legal Basis for Processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where laws such as the UK GDPR or EU GDPR apply, we may process personal information on one or more recognized legal bases, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contract:<\/strong> Processing necessary to accept, process, ship, or otherwise fulfil your order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legitimate interests:<\/strong> Processing necessary for reasonable business purposes, such as preventing fraud, securing our website, improving our services, and managing customer relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consent:<\/strong> Where you have provided consent, such as for certain marketing communications or non-essential cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legal obligation:<\/strong> Where processing is necessary to meet applicable tax, accounting, customs, regulatory, or legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw that consent where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ThriftExport.com may use cookies and similar technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies may be used for purposes including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintaining shopping cart functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remembering customer preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping users signed in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checkout functionality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring traffic and website performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding how visitors use our website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing and advertising, where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Analytics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may use analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with ThriftExport.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analytics information can help us understand matters such as popular pages, traffic sources, device types, website errors, and general shopping behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on our configuration, analytics providers may process information such as your IP address, device information, browser details, and website activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Marketing Communications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise consent to receive promotional communications, we may send information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New vintage stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wholesale arrivals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business announcements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe option included in the communication or by contacting us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transactional messages concerning an existing order may still be sent even if you unsubscribe from marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. How We Share Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may share personal information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website hosting providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment processors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courier and logistics companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT and security providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounting and professional advisers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customs and export service providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may also disclose information when required by applicable law, court order, regulatory requirement, or lawful request from an authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Service providers receive only information reasonably necessary for the relevant service and are expected to handle information appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. International Data Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because we operate from India and sell internationally, personal information may be processed or transferred across national borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, an overseas courier, payment processor, hosting provider, or technology provider may process information in another country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where applicable privacy laws require safeguards for international transfers, we seek to use appropriate legal or contractual mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different countries may provide different levels of legal protection for personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Data Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and as required by applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain order and transaction records may need to be retained for longer periods for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tax requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fraud prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customs documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispute resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information that is no longer reasonably required may be deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled in accordance with our retention practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Data Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, loss, misuse, or disclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These measures may include secure website connections, access controls, server security measures, and trusted payment processing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers should also protect their passwords and account credentials and should not share them with unauthorized persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Your Privacy Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your country and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These may include the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request access to personal information we hold about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion of certain information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to certain processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request restriction of certain processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request portability of certain information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt out of marketing communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lodge a complaint with an applicable data protection authority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, we may be required to retain transaction information to comply with tax, accounting, customs, fraud-prevention, or other legal obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. European Economic Area and United Kingdom Users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, applicable data protection legislation may provide additional rights regarding your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where applicable, you may contact the relevant supervisory authority in your country if you believe your personal information has been processed contrary to applicable data protection law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage you to contact us first so we can attempt to address your concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ThriftExport.com is intended for customers and businesses capable of entering into commercial transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our services are not directed toward children, and we do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children contrary to applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe a child has provided personal information to us improperly, please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Third-Party Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social networks, payment providers, couriers, or other external services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those services operate under their own privacy policies and practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thrift Export is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services that we do not control. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Business Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Thrift Export undergoes a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale, or transfer of some or all business assets, relevant customer information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our business, website functionality, service providers, or applicable legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When significant changes are made, we may update the <strong>\u201cLast Updated\u201d<\/strong> date at the top of this page and provide additional notice where legally required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend reviewing this page periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions, concerns, or requests concerning this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thrift Export<\/strong><br>Website: <strong>ThriftExport.com<\/strong><br>Email: <strong><a>support@thriftexport.com<\/a><\/strong><br>Phone: <strong>+91 94256 86594<\/strong><br>India<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated: September 24, 2026 Thrift Export (\u201cThrift Export,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. 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